Ross Dunfee When you hear your service-song played and you were in that branch of military service, please stand and be recognized. And so, the song goes, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and now Space Force. In turn, veterans of each branch of military service stand, the audience appropriately applauds the veterans, and…
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Features, December 2022
Spotlight on Advertiser: TreeNewal Named One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in DFW by SMU Cox in Dallas 100™ Awards
SMU Cox has recognized TreeNewal, a leading North Texas tree care service provider, as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area during the Awards Gala on Nov. 2, 2022. The founder and president of TreeNewal, David Gaona, expressed his gratitude and stated, “This distinction is only possible because of my…
Features, December 2022
Resident Is the ‘Grosse Opa’ for Wurstfest 2022 in New Braunfels, TX
For the 61st Annual Wurstfest (Nov. 4-13) Robson Ranch’s own Bob DiFonzo was selected as the prestigious “Grosse Opa,” and his wife Paula was the “Grosse Oma.” This is a high honor and is given to those who serve over a number of years in this charity-based event for non-profits. Bob and Paula have been…
Features, December 2022
Spotlight on Advertiser – Brandt Travel: Creating Lifetime Memories Through Travel
It’s been nine years since Brandt Travel began planning travel for the Robson Ranch Road Runners Travel Club. “Time sure does fly when you are planning wonderful travel opportunities for excited travelers,” said Kendall Meade, owner of Brandt Travel. Brandt Travel is proud to have developed many client relationships and friendships with Robson residents, even…
Features, December 2022
Bill of Rights Day
Lisa Gollihar and Gail Hanna Did you know that Dec. 15 is Bill of Rights Day in the United States? This important date commemorates the day in 1791 when the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were ratified. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a historic radio address and stated, “No date in…
Features, December 2022
Word of the Month: Run
David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Every month I look for your column in the Splash. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ You’re on a run. I mean roll.” There are more definitions of this word than any word I have researched. Here are a few. Run verb a. to go faster than…
Features, December 2022
Essential Oils to Help You Get Through the Holidays
JoAnne Gaudioso At this time of the year we find ourselves surrounded by a mix of joy, anxiety, gratitude, and stress wrapped up in a package almost as pretty as those under the tree. We know that it can be hard to find relaxing downtime with the combination of travel, shopping, parties, and the…